Specialist Speech and Language Therapist | Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Hemel Hempstead seeks a Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist to provide assessment and intervention for children and young people with communication needs. The role offers a varied caseload, opportunities for supervision and professional development in an inclusive environment. Applicants can consider full time or part time arrangements. Closing date for applications is 14 Sep 2025.

Benefits

Structured induction with buddy support

Regular clinical supervision

CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work across a range of settings and caseloads.
• Full valid driving license to travel for business purposes.
• Experience working with CYP with speech, language, and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for CYP with communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals.
• Contribute to developing team members through supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Innovative problem solving

Education

Band 6 SLT qualification

Job description

Overview

Band 6 Specialist Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) opportunities within Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust (HCT). Roles available in the West Hertfordshire SLT team, working across mainstream and specialist settings. The team’s base is Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre in Hemel Hempstead. Roles can be shaped around clinical interests, with options in specialist areas such as Autism, DLD, speech disorder, deafness, dysphagia, or other areas of interest.

We offer a varied caseload across mainstream schools, specialist settings, and community clinics, supporting children and young people aged 0–18 with a wide range of communication needs.

Proposed interview date: 23-Sept-2025.

We’re committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and rewarding work environment where you’ll feel valued and empowered to make a real difference.

HCT provides integrated Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services for families across Hertfordshire and works in partnership with education settings to deliver interventions at Universal, Targeted and Specialist levels.

Are you a self-motivated, adaptable and innovative SLT with a passion for achieving positive outcomes for CYP with speech, language and communication needs?

Informal conversations and visits are welcome. Applicants wanting to work full time or part time will be considered.

Closing details: this advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025. If there is high interest, applications may close earlier.

Word versions of documents are available to allow adaptations (e.g., font, colour, Read Aloud).

Vaccination is encouraged as a healthcare employer; this is not a legal requirement.

EEO statement: We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, ages, and communities to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment and intervention for CYP with speech, language and communication needs.
• Work collaboratively with a range of professionals including SLT Assistants, Educational Psychologists, SENCOs and teaching assistants.
• Contribute to the development of others through supervision.
• Be part of a highly skilled, friendly and values-driven team.

Benefits and Development

• A structured induction period with buddy support and shadowing.
• Regular clinical and managerial supervision and an established appraisal system.
• CPD opportunities (e.g., Bitesize tutorials, peer review, CENs) to develop clinical knowledge and skills in a specialist area.
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and supervise less experienced staff.
• Regular clinical support groups, team meetings, and service celebrations.
• Preceptorship support in the first months of joining.
• Involvement in quality improvement and service development projects.
• Mentoring and coaching support if needed.

Requirements

• Band 6 SLT with the ability to work across a range of settings and caseloads.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A full valid driving licence and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes (unless exempt by the Equality Act 2010).

Additional Information

• £5% High Cost Area Supplement (pro rata subject to location).
• Inclusive and flexible working arrangements; Car/Lease options and NHS discounts may be available.
• Full driving requirement and willingness to travel across sites as needed.